Myanmar is the scene of the fastest rollout of mobile telephones in history. The election of a semi-civilian government in 2010 began a remarkable transition to democracy after 50 years of military rule in this Southeast Asian country. At that point, the state-owned telecommunications monopoly was selling SIM cards for over $1 and there were no more than one million cellphones among the country’s 51 million-strong population. An early and surprising move by the new government was to include a super-fast rollout of mobile phone service in the national economic development framework…

Comparing satellite phones is vital to matching the mission critical needs of your application with the function and capabilities of the respective satellite communications equipment. Ultimately a satellite phone is only as good as the network behind it and each network, Iridium, Inmarsat and Globalstar have various strengths and benefits. The comparison chart is designed to help prospective customers select which satellite phone is best suited for the job at hand in terms of QoS (Quality of Service), potential limitations and advantages one handset may have over another. In…

Did you know that you could grab yourself a free gift with your next mobile phone contract? At MoneySuperMarket.com, we compare the best phone deals with free gifts, from iPods and tablets to TVs and consoles. What’s the catch? Gifts are there to entice you - but we warned, there really isn t any such thing out there as a free lunch. Don’t simply be swayed by a new camera or tablet, firstly think about how much this gift would be in the real world as often the cost of the gift is calculated into your contract. So, be smart – do your research and make sure you’re not paying out…

Mobile is changing the world. Today, everyone has smartphones with them, constantly communicating and looking for information. In many countries, the number of smartphones has surpassed the number of personal computers; having a mobile-friendly website has become a critical part of having an online presence. If you haven t made your website mobile-friendly, you should . The majority of users coming to your site are likely to be using a mobile device. If you want to know more about the reasons why you should create a mobile-friendly website, read on! Why make a website mobile-friendly?…

The iPhone is still popular though Apple s latest results paint a bleak picture. Sarah Tew/CNET Apple may have reported essentially flat iPhone sales in its quarterly earnings report Tuesday, but the device is still hot in the world s biggest markets, according to new research. Apple loyalty in the US is at its highest since 2012, reinforcing the fact that customer retention is not an issue,Kantar research chief Carolina Milanesi said in a statement. In urban China, Apple took back its position as the most-sold smartphone brand, Kantar s Tamsin Timpson added. In the US, the…

We keep hearing of the wireless ‘double cohort’ lately, referring to those with expiring two year contracts and those still in three year contracts but soon able to walk away for free thanks to the CRTC Wireless Code as of June 3, 2015. Once these ‘free agents’ pop up, surely many will consider switching to a newer wireless entrant such as WIND Mobile, as their prices are cheaper than Rogers, TELUS and Bell. But that comes at a cost, as journalist Peter Nowak details in his nearly 3, word essay on switching to WIND with his unlocked iPhone: There’s no doubt Wind Mobile’s coverage…

The internet’s been in “mobile everything” mode for a couple of years now, but as far as email is concerned, the idea is a little younger. Despite the fact that emails are still coded using the outdated table standard, it’s possible to create modern, mobile-friendly, responsive emails using the same principles we see applied to traditional websites. There’s a distinction to be made between “mobile-friendly” and “responsive, ” however, since a mobile-friendly email is not necessarily responsive, and a responsive email is—generally speaking—always mobile-friendly. Mobile-Friendly…

The top rated mobile phone from Boost, the Apple iPhone 5C, is available in two versions, 8-gigabyte and 16-gigabyte, and comes in five different colors. The 8-gigabyte version is priced at $299.99, and the 16 gigabyte version is $349.99. Both come with free shipping. The phone works on both 3G and 4G networks, and it has been rated with 4.5 out of 5 stars by Boost customers. The Samsung Galaxy Prevail LTE is also rated highly by Boost customers, and has received a rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This phone is $129.99, comes with free shipping and works on both 3G and 4G networks…

The mobiles under Rs. 20, price bracket is highly competitive, a segment where we see a constant stream of solid smartphone launches. As you would expect, mobiles specifically launched between the Rs. 15, and Rs. 20, price tag offer more premium features when compared to the sub-Rs. 15, smartphone segment. This list of best mobiles under Rs. 20, has some new launches, as well as some older smartphones that are still relevant. The phones in this list have been cherry-picked by the team from over 100 products selling between Rs. 15, and Rs. 20, . The oldest phone in the…

I Have had two faulty phones provide details by MPD, both times have been quick and responsive and really helpful getting things sorted, one staff member in particular Andrew G, such a credit to the company! You know your customers are safe in the hands of himself! :) Cheers dude!! Prestwich, GB 6 reviews Disappointed with this company on there next day delivery, waited in all day and spent all day on the phone to them, to be told it won t be here for another day, I will never use this company again, though it might be the delivery fault, Mobilephones direct shud make sure the…

The Samsung Galaxy S6 was the best phone of 2015 and, although it’s still early days, the Galaxy S7 is a serious contender for best phone of 2016. Samsung has taken into account what its fans want, addressing the three main areas of concern: removable storage, waterproofing and battery life. It’s also upgraded the core hardware and photography gear, added an always-on display and some useful software. Right now the Galaxy S7 is simply unbeatable. The LG G5 is one of the most radical phones to come along in a while and we’re glad the firm has shaken things up with the modular…

Yes, the iPhone 7 is only just out of the door, but this wouldn t be a best upcoming smartphones article without acknowledging Apple s likely next contribution. The iPhone 7s (Apple goes in two-year cycles, so the iPhone 8 won t be with us until September 2018) will once again gain quite the speed boost, and it s definitely about time the screen got some more love. Early rumours suggest it will be getting just that, in the form of an OLED display. There are also rumours about wireless charging, but as this has been whispered about for years, I d take that with a small pinch…

The number of unique mobile phone users around the world has just passed 50% of the world s total population. The usage figures - provided by GSMA Intelligence - suggest that 100 million more people started using a mobile device since April of this year. To put those figures in context, that s more than 750, new mobile users every day - or 9 new users every second. Changing Usage Patterns Meanwhile, the average mobile user still maintains roughly 2 active contracts per phone, with the total number of active mobile connections almost equal to the number of people living on earth…

Barack Obama kept his beloved BlackBerry when he became president despite objections from the secret service. Photograph: Charles Ommanney/Getty Images For years, the well-connected world leader would use nothing but a BlackBerry to get their email on the move – and it is still Barack Obama s phone of choice. He uses a model specially enhanced by the US National Security Agency. But the news earlier this month that the White House Communications Agency is testing other phones, including models by Samsung and LG, sent shivers through fans of the struggling Canadian smartphone…